Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' Winterberry Shrub in #3 Container vs Ilex Blue Maid Holly, evergreen shrub in 2-in container
Overall winner: Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' Winterberry Shrub in #3 Container
Key Differences
Product A (Blue Maid Holly) is a 2 gal evergreen noted for blue foliage and is advertised with accurate zone suitability (zones 5–8) and a lower listed price tier. Product B (Ilex verticillata Winter Red) is a 3 gal shrub with bright red berries that attract songbirds, arrives fully rooted and plantable, and lists slightly wider cold hardiness (zones 3–8). Choose A if you want evergreen blue foliage and a more affordable option; choose B if winter berry display and bird attraction are priorities
Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' Winterberry Shrub in #3 Container
Winterberry shrub with bright red berries in fall and winter. Mature size 8-10 ft H x 8-10 ft W; delivered in a #3 container. Attracts songbirds
Pros
- Bright red berries in fall and winter
- Attracts songbirds
- Fully rooted in soil for immediate planting
- Mature size 8-10 ft H x 8-10 ft W
Cons
- USDA zone 3-8 suitability
- Container size listed as #3
Ilex Blue Maid Holly, evergreen shrub in 2-in container
Evergreen holly shrub with deep blue-green foliage. Delivered in a rooted #2 container for immediate planting; suitable for USDA zones 5-8. Customers note healthy plants with vibrant leaves and new growth buds
Pros
- evergreen foliage
- delivered in rooted container
- immediate planting upon arrival
- vibrant color and healthy appearance
Cons
- mature size 15-18 ft tall
- potentially large mature size for small gardens
- bush height varies with care
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Green Promise Farms |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Green Promise Farms |
| User Reviews | Tie |